Google employees working as Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 4887 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Developer professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £41,521 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer at Google is £122,422 per year or £59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £195,706 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £96,343 (25th percentile) and £157,234 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2,092 salaries submitted by Google Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.